Meet the Staff
JESSICA SHERMAN
ECC Director
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Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and brings over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She has spent 15 of those years in leadership roles and is excited to bring her background and knowledge to Beth El’s ECC. She is passionate about building strong relationships with both families and students, always prioritizing the care and development of every child. Her own education began in a Jewish preschool and she highly values the blend of traditional and Judaic education. Outside of the classroom, Jessica enjoys cheering on Philly sports teams, relaxing at the beach, and spending quality time with her family.
To learn more about our ECC, please contact Jessica at [email protected]
SUMMER LANDER
ECC Administrative Assistant
Summer has been working in early childhood education for over 15 years. She worked as a toddler and twos teacher before switching over to the Administrative side as she loves helping families find a community for their children. She has a B.A. in Liberal Studies, with a minor in Human Development from Cal State Monterey and a M.S. in Early Childhood Education from Cal State East Bay. Summer grew up in a Coast Guard family which has fueled a love of travel and the ocean. The laughter and smiles of young children drive her passion for early education, and she strives to share that passion with her staff and community.
JILL WINFREE
ECC Curriculum & Instruction Supervisor
My name is Jill and I have been working in education for 18 years, 10 of which were in early childhood. I graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management and a Master’s in Elementary Education. Before starting my career in early childhood education, I worked in the public school system as a long-term sub, before becoming a 1:1 aide in first grade. After leaving the public schools, I started my career in early childhood in Center City, teaching infants and two-year-olds but the last 5 years I have had the opportunity to teach kindergarten. I grew up in Pennsauken and Collingswood but have since settled in Haddon Township where I am a typical sports mom to my active 13-year-old son. In my free time, I love to bake, read, go to the gym, and collect all penguin-related things!
RABBI NOGAH MARSHALL
Educational Director
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As Educational Director, Rabbi Nogah Marshall oversees curriculum, staff supervision, and instruction of our Early Childhood Center. Rabbi Marshall has focused her work on children, families, and special needs individuals. She specializes in creative curriculum development, family & adult education, and building a passionate, inclusive, nurturing Jewish community. Her educational philosophy centers on experiential education coupled with religious observance, “One of my goals is to create a love of Judaism in my students so that they want to learn and incorporate it in their daily lives. This can be done by creating a solid foundation and a strong sense of community. It’s not just about education, but about community.”
Rabbi Marshall received her Bachelor of Arts cum laude in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies from Brandeis University, a Master’s Degree in Education from Harvard University, and was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary and earned a Master of Hebrew Letters. While attending Brandeis University, Rabbi Marshall was a member of the swim team, violinist in the Orchestra, as well as a member of the traveling Israeli dance troupe, B’yachad. She loves to travel and has a strong passion and love for the State of Israel. And one of her hidden talents is juggling!
Rabbi Marshall, her husband Scott and their children Karni, Eyden, Austin and Jaclyn love being a part of the Beth El family.